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	The adapter is made of two parts - one for each end of the cord.		The adapter is made of two parts - one for each end of the cord.

	==Part 1: Feed End==		==Part One: Feed End==

	Parts needed		Parts needed

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	Note: 2 prong plugs may be used, but you will have to figure out the polarity. These instructions will be based on using the 3 prong plug.		Note: 2 prong plugs may be used, but you will have to figure out the polarity. These instructions will be based on using the 3 prong plug.

	===Step 1.===		===Step 1===
	Separate the wires on each of the power cords to about 1 inch, cut off the ground (green) wire (it won't be used), and then strip the insulation back 3/8 of an inch.		Separate the wires on each of the power cords to about 1 inch, cut off the ground (green) wire (it won't be used), and then strip the insulation back 3/8 of an inch.

	===Step 2.===		===Step 2===
	Find which wire will be on the hot side of the plug and which will be on the neutral. Tthis can be done by wire color or using a meter. Mark what prong is what somehow...I used a paint marker.		Find which wire will be on the hot side of the plug and which will be on the neutral. Tthis can be done by wire color or using a meter. Mark what prong is what somehow...I used a paint marker.

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	===Step 5===		===Step 5===
	Id the two power cords 'A' and 'B' ~~the uses~~ your meter to id which side of the cord cap the hot side of 'A' is connected and mark it somehow. Repeat this for 'B'.		Mark the two power cords 'A' and 'B' then use your meter to label which side of the cord cap the hot side of 'A' is connected to and mark it somehow. Repeat this for 'B'. Now, go on to part 2.

	~~===Step 6===~~
	Go on ~~this Part Two~~


	==Part Two: The other end==		==Part Two: The other end==
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	Parts needed:		Parts needed:

	*(1) 3 prong power cord ( you ~~can not~~ build this part with a 2 prong cord)		*(1) 3 prong power cord ( you cannot build this part with a 2 prong cord)

	*(1) electrical outlet		*(1) electrical outlet
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	===Step 1===		===Step 1===
	~~make~~ a ~~open~~ in the electrical box and feed the power cord ~~thru~~ into the box. ~~then tight~~ a knot on the end that will be inside about 8 inches from the end.		Make a opening in the electrical box and feed the power cord through into the box. Then tie a knot on the end that will be inside about 8 inches from the end.

	===Step 2===		===Step 2===
	~~separate~~ the wires on the power cord back to the knot and strip the ends about 3/8 of an inch.		Separate the wires on the power cord back to the knot and strip the ends about 3/8 of an inch.

	===Step 3===		===Step 3===
	~~take~~ the electrical secure the green wire under the sliver screw, the neutral wire under one of the gold or dark screws and the hot wire under the other, removing the connecting tab between them ~~separatting~~ the two ~~outlet~~ (on the ~~hotside~~ only)		Take the electrical, secure the green wire under the sliver screw, the neutral wire under one of the gold or dark screws, and the hot wire under the other screw, removing the connecting tab between them separating the two outlets (on the hot side only)

	===Step 4===		===Step 4===
	~~with~~ a ~~mark~~ place a small dot on each of the outlet faces ~~one~~ the same side as the gold or dark screw then assemble the outlet in the box and install cover		With a marker, place a small dot on each of the outlet faces on the same side as the gold or dark screw, then assemble the outlet in the box and install a cover.

	===Step 5===		===Step 5===
	~~plug~~ the adapter you built in part one to the power cord of part two then using your meter id the outlets by ~~check~~ for continuity between the prong you ~~maked~~ on each of the plugs on part one to the marked side of the plugs on part two. ~~marking~~ which face is 'A' and which is 'B'		Plug the adapter you built in part one to the power cord of part two, then using your meter check the outlets by checking for continuity between the prong you marked on each of the plugs on part one to the marked side of the plugs on part two. Mark which face is 'A' and which is 'B'

	==Conclusion==		==Conclusion==
	Now your ~~adapter is~~ complete just stick an extension between		Now your adapters are complete, just stick an extension cord between them.

	*Note: Both channels operated ~~thru~~ this setup should be ~~power~~ from the same Power circuit or breaker		*Note: Both channels operated through this setup should be powered from the same Power circuit or breaker.

	*Disclaimer: This how to was written under the assumption you have a basic understanding of electricity. If you attempt this it is at your our risk. The author of this ~~artical~~ nor the site hosting it can not be responsible for the outcome of your ~~handy work~~.		*Disclaimer: This how to was written under the assumption you have a basic understanding of electricity. If you attempt this it is at your our risk. The author of this article nor the site hosting it can not be responsible for the outcome of your handiwork. The standard ChristmasWiki [[Disclaimers]] also apply.

	'''Have Fun!'''		'''Have Fun!'''

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2007-09-11T00:09:36Z

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	~~'''How to run two animated channels on one extension cord.'''~~

	This ''how to'' is to show you how to make a pair of adapters to run two animated channels through one regular extension cords of any length without actually modifying the cord itself.		This ''how to'' is to show you how to make a pair of adapters to run two animated channels through one regular extension cords of any length without actually modifying the cord itself.

	~~the the~~ adapter is made of two parts one for each end of the cord.		The adapter is made of two parts - one for each end of the cord.

	~~'''Parts one. feed end'''~~		==Part 1: Feed End==

	Parts needed		Parts needed

	(2) 3 prong power cords		*(2) 3 prong power cords

	(1) 3 prong female cord cap		*(1) 3 prong female cord cap

	Note: 2 prong plugs ~~maybe~~ used be you will have to figure out the polarity ~~the build~~ will be based on using the 3 prong plug		Note: 2 prong plugs may be used, but you will have to figure out the polarity. These instructions will be based on using the 3 prong plug.

	~~'''~~Step 1.~~'''~~ Separate the wires on each of the power cords about 1 inch, cut off the ground (green) wire (it won't be used), and then strip the insulation back 3/8 of an inch.		===Step 1.===
			Separate the wires on each of the power cords to about 1 inch, cut off the ground (green) wire (it won't be used), and then strip the insulation back 3/8 of an inch.

	~~'''~~Step 2.~~''' Id~~ which wire will be on the hot side of the plug and which will be on the neutral. ~~this~~ can be done by wire color using a meter ~~marking which~~ prong is what ~~some how~~...I used a paint marker.		===Step 2.===
			Find which wire will be on the hot side of the plug and which will be on the neutral. Tthis can be done by wire color or using a meter. Mark what prong is what somehow...I used a paint marker.

	Note: ~~your~~ about to start assembly. The electrical industry has adapted a color code system to identify what the different		*Note: you're about to start assembly. The electrical industry has adapted a color code system to identify what the different terminal screws are on plugs, switches and cord caps (plugs of power and extension cords). The system goes like this: Green is ground, Hot (power supply) is gold (dark colored), and neutral (power return) is usually silver in color.
	terminal screws are on plugs, ~~switchs~~ and cord caps (plugs of power and extension cords). The system goes like this:
	Green is ground, Hot (power supply) is gold (dark colored) and neutral (power return) is usually silver in color.

	~~'''~~Step 3~~'''~~ Take the ~~too~~ neutral wires twist them together and secure them under the ground screw of the 3 prong cord cap		===Step 3===
			Take the two neutral wires, twist them together, and secure them under the ground screw of the 3 prong cord cap.

	~~'''~~Step 4~~'''~~ Take one of the remaining wires and secure it under the silver screw. and the other under the ~~goldscrew~~. ~~then~~ close up the cord end, making sure that the outer insulation jacket of the two power cord ~~and~~ within the cap (to make this possible you may have to repeat steps 1 ~~thru~~ 4 making the wires lengths shorter in step 1.)		===Step 4===
			Take one of the remaining wires and secure it under the silver screw and the other under the gold screw. Then close up the cord end, making sure that the outer insulation jacket of the two power cord is within the cap (to make this possible you may have to repeat steps 1 through 4 making the wires lengths shorter in step 1.)

	~~'''~~Step 5~~'''~~ Id the two power cords 'A' and 'B' the uses your meter to id which side of the cord cap the hot side of 'A' is connected and mark it somehow. Repeat this for 'B'.		===Step 5===
			Id the two power cords 'A' and 'B' the uses your meter to id which side of the cord cap the hot side of 'A' is connected and mark it somehow. Repeat this for 'B'.

	~~'''~~Step 6~~'''~~ Go on this Part Two		===Step 6===
			Go on this Part Two


	~~'''~~Part Two. The other end~~'''~~		==Part Two: The other end==

	Parts needed		Parts needed:

	(1) 3 prong power cord ( you can not build this part with a 2 prong cord)		*(1) 3 prong power cord ( you can not build this part with a 2 prong cord)

	(1) electrical outlet		*(1) electrical outlet

	(1) single outlet electrical box		*(1) single outlet electrical box

	(1) electrical outlet cover		*(1) electrical outlet cover

	''Step 1'' make a open in the electrical box and feed the power cord thru into the box. then tight a knot on the end that will be inside about 8 inches from the end.		===Step 1===
			make a open in the electrical box and feed the power cord thru into the box. then tight a knot on the end that will be inside about 8 inches from the end.

	~~'''~~Step 2~~'''~~ separate the wires on the power cord back to the knot and strip the ends about 3/8 of an inch.		===Step 2===
			separate the wires on the power cord back to the knot and strip the ends about 3/8 of an inch.

	~~'''~~Step 3~~'''~~ take the electrical secure the green wire under the sliver screw, the neutral wire under one of the gold or dark screws and the hot wire under the other, removing the connecting tab between them separatting the two outlet (on the hotside only)		===Step 3===
			take the electrical secure the green wire under the sliver screw, the neutral wire under one of the gold or dark screws and the hot wire under the other, removing the connecting tab between them separatting the two outlet (on the hotside only)

	~~'''~~Step 4~~'''~~ with a mark place a small dot on each of the outlet faces one the same side as the gold or dark screw then assemble the outlet in the box and install cover		===Step 4===
			with a mark place a small dot on each of the outlet faces one the same side as the gold or dark screw then assemble the outlet in the box and install cover

	~~'''~~Step 5~~'''~~ plug the adapter you built in part one to the power cord of part two then using your meter id the outlets by check for continuity between the prong you maked on each of the plugs on part one to the marked side of the plugs on part two. marking which face is 'A' and which is 'B'		===Step 5===
			plug the adapter you built in part one to the power cord of part two then using your meter id the outlets by check for continuity between the prong you maked on each of the plugs on part one to the marked side of the plugs on part two. marking which face is 'A' and which is 'B'

			==Conclusion==
	Now your adapter is complete just stick an extension between		Now your adapter is complete just stick an extension between

	Note: Both channels operated thru this setup should be power from the same Power circuit or breaker		*Note: Both channels operated thru this setup should be power from the same Power circuit or breaker

	Disclaimer: This how to was written under the assumption you have a basic understanding of electricity. If you attempt this		*Disclaimer: This how to was written under the assumption you have a basic understanding of electricity. If you attempt this it is at your our risk. The author of this artical nor the site hosting it can not be responsible for the outcome of your handy work.
	it is at your our risk. The author of this artical nor the site hosting it can not be responsible for the outcome of your
	handy work.

	'''Have Fun'''		'''Have Fun!'''

Pete at 01:42, 10 September 2007

2007-09-10T01:42:43Z

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	'''How to run two animated channels on one extension cord.'''		'''How to run two animated channels on one extension cord.'''

	This how to is to show you how to make a pair of ~~adapter~~ to run two animated channels ~~threw~~ one regular extension cords of any length without ~~actual~~ modifying the cord itself.		This ''how to'' is to show you how to make a pair of adapters to run two animated channels through one regular extension cords of any length without actually modifying the cord itself.

	the the adapter is made of two parts one for each end of the cord.		the the adapter is made of two parts one for each end of the cord.

Pete: New page: '''How to run two animated channels on one extension cord.''' This how to is to show you how to make a pair of adapter to run two animated channels threw one regular extension cords of an...

2007-09-10T01:21:40Z

New page: '''How to run two animated channels on one extension cord.''' This how to is to show you how to make a pair of adapter to run two animated channels threw one regular extension cords of an...

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'''How to run two animated channels on one extension cord.'''

This how to is to show you how to make a pair of adapter to run two animated channels threw one regular extension cords of any length without actual modifying the cord itself.

the the adapter is made of two parts one for each end of the cord.

'''Parts one. feed end'''

Parts needed

(2) 3 prong power cords

(1) 3 prong female cord cap

Note: 2 prong plugs maybe used be you will have to figure out the polarity the build will be based on using the 3 prong plug

'''Step 1.''' Separate the wires on each of the power cords about 1 inch, cut off the ground (green) wire (it won't be used), and then strip the insulation back 3/8 of an inch.

'''Step 2.''' Id which wire will be on the hot side of the plug and which will be on the neutral. this can be done by wire color using a meter marking which prong is what some how...I used a paint marker.

Note: your about to start assembly. The electrical industry has adapted a color code system to identify what the different
terminal screws are on plugs, switchs and cord caps (plugs of power and extension cords). The system goes like this:
Green is ground, Hot (power supply) is gold (dark colored) and neutral (power return) is usually silver in color.

'''Step 3''' Take the too neutral wires twist them together and secure them under the ground screw of the 3 prong cord cap

'''Step 4''' Take one of the remaining wires and secure it under the silver screw. and the other under the goldscrew. then close up the cord end, making sure that the outer insulation jacket of the two power cord and within the cap (to make this possible you may have to repeat steps 1 thru 4 making the wires lengths shorter in step 1.)

'''Step 5''' Id the two power cords 'A' and 'B' the uses your meter to id which side of the cord cap the hot side of 'A' is connected and mark it somehow. Repeat this for 'B'.

'''Step 6''' Go on this Part Two

'''Part Two. The other end'''

Parts needed

(1) 3 prong power cord ( you can not build this part with a 2 prong cord)

(1) electrical outlet

(1) single outlet electrical box

(1) electrical outlet cover

''Step 1'' make a open in the electrical box and feed the power cord thru into the box. then tight a knot on the end that will be inside about 8 inches from the end.

'''Step 2''' separate the wires on the power cord back to the knot and strip the ends about 3/8 of an inch.

'''Step 3''' take the electrical secure the green wire under the sliver screw, the neutral wire under one of the gold or dark screws and the hot wire under the other, removing the connecting tab between them separatting the two outlet (on the hotside only)

'''Step 4''' with a mark place a small dot on each of the outlet faces one the same side as the gold or dark screw then assemble the outlet in the box and install cover

'''Step 5''' plug the adapter you built in part one to the power cord of part two then using your meter id the outlets by check for continuity between the prong you maked on each of the plugs on part one to the marked side of the plugs on part two. marking which face is 'A' and which is 'B'

Now your adapter is complete just stick an extension between

Note: Both channels operated thru this setup should be power from the same Power circuit or breaker

Disclaimer: This how to was written under the assumption you have a basic understanding of electricity. If you attempt this
it is at your our risk. The author of this artical nor the site hosting it can not be responsible for the outcome of your
handy work.

'''Have Fun'''